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House Republican Leadership Holds Press Conference

U.S. House of Representatives Republican leaders hold a press conference at 10 a.m. ET on Jan. 31, with attendees including Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), Chairman of the Oversight and Accountability Committee James Comer (R-Ky.), and Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-Fla.). The Epoch Times will livestream the event. …


Kevin McCarthy Fires Back Amid Controversy Over Intel Committee Removals

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Tuesday explained why he doesn’t want Reps. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) on the House Intelligence Committee, pushing back against claims of a double standard. “I will be very clear with you. The Intel Committee is different, you know why? Because what happens in the Intel Committee,…


House Republicans Introduce Bill to ‘Terminate’ COVID-19 Health Emergency

House Republicans on Tuesday introduced legislation to end the COVID-19 public health emergency, coming about three years after it was implemented nationwide. On Jan. 11, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) confirmed that it would again extend the health emergency for another 90 days, according to a declaration issued by HHS Secretary…


Pennsylvania House in Turmoil as Political Maneuvers Halt Business

For the first time in memory, the door to the Pennsylvania House chamber has been ordered locked when not in session. Democratic House Speaker Mark Rozzi issued the order after House Republicans shared a photo of them sitting in their places Monday, ready to work in a special session called by exiting Democrat Gov. Tom…


US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Holds Weekly News Conference

U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) holds his weekly news conference at 10:45 a.m. ET, Jan. 12. The Epoch Times will livestream the event. …


C-SPAN Asks House Speaker Kevin McCarthy for Continued Camera Coverage in House Chamber

Television network C-SPAN has requested regular access to the House chamber after it was granted unprecedented access to the floor last week in what turned out to be a turbulent and emotionally charged House speaker vote last week. In a letter (pdf) to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), C-SPAN CEO Susan Swain asked that the network be allowed to have…


White House Says Republicans Pushing to ‘Defund Military’; New GOP House Whip Says Biden Admin ‘Peddling Lies’

The Biden White House recently alleged the Republican lawmakers who now control the House of Representatives will pursue spending cuts that will “defund” the U.S. military. In a Monday response, the new Republican House Majority Whip accused the Biden administration of “peddling lies” about Republican plans. Republicans, who recently took over control of the House,…


McCarthy Reveals ‘Very First Bill’ After Being Elected House Speaker

Newly elected House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said that the first bill he wants to see passed is to cut back funding for 87,000 new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents, following a several-day-long fight over the speaker’s gavel. “I know the night is late, but when we come back our very first bill will repeal…


McCarthy Reveals 1st Bill After Being Elected House Speaker

Newly elected House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) says that the first bill he wants to see passed is one to cut back funding for 87,000 new IRS agents, following a several-day-long fight over the speaker’s gavel. “I know the night is late, but when we come back, our very first bill will repeal the funding…


Washington State Democrat Is 2nd in Line to Presidency for Now

Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) was sworn in as Senate President Pro Tempore this week, making her second in line to the presidency as the new House speaker hasn’t been named yet. Because there is no timeline for resolving the House speaker dispute and as GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) lost his bid for a seventh…